HELM'ET, n. Defensive armor for the head a head-piece a morion. The helmet is worn by horsemen to defend the head against the broad sword.
1. The part of a coat of arms that bears the crest.
2. The upper part of a retort.
3. In botany, the upper lip of a ringent corol.
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